305R00000X Taxonomy Code - Preferred Provider Organization

Taxonomy Code

Code:
305R00000X

Type:
Managed Care Organizations

Classification:
Preferred Provider Organization

Specialization:
N/A

Level:
Level II - Classification

Definition:
A group of physicians and/or hospitals who contract with an employer to provide services to their employees. In a PPO, the patient may got to the physician of his/her choice, even if that physician does not participate in the PPO, but the patient receives care at a lower benefit level.